Sticky Toffee Pudding or the not as fun sounding “date cake,” brough a splash of British to our American Thanksgiving in Switzerland. The feast was a real international event! This cake was easy to throw together, and the taste was delicious even if it looks like something from the swamp. You can add Bourbon to…
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Ina’s Herb & Apple Bread Pudding
As delicious as Ina’s Tuscan turkey was, the star of Thanksgiving was her Herb & Apple Bread Pudding. I halved the recipe, but it still made enough to serve about six people, if not more! As we live down the road from Gruyere, it seemed fitting to incorporate it into our Swiss Thanksgiving. This dish…
Ina’s Tuscan Turkey Escalope
While I love any chance to try an Ina recipe, I can’t say I was excited to try Tuscan Turkey. It just looked like turkey and well, I don’t love a roasted turkey. But, for some reason I decided I was going traditional Thanksgiving menu this year. Finding a full turkey in Switzerland is out…
Ina’s Chipotle & Parmesan Popcorn
I love, love, love an apero hour, especially while cooking a delectable meal (in this case Thanksgiving). It’s even better with an interesting nibble and Ina’s Chipotle & Parmesan popcorn fit just the bill, particularly on Thanksgiving when you’re wrapped up with 100 other tasks, as this takes approximately two minutes to whip up (if…
Ina’s Mocha Icebox Cake
Looking for a slightly chocolately dessert, that was easy enough to make in advance so I landed on Ina’s Mocha Icebox Cake. Simple it was, buying the ingredients in Switzerland, not so much. Ina calls for Tate’s Bakeshop cookies, which I’ve never had, so I tried this with both Oreos in one layer and mini…
Ina’s Lemon Pasta with Zucchini & Basil
Thanks to a bumper crop of basil (finally!) this year, I froze the end of it in ice cube molds filled with olive oil. It was my first time trying this trick, and for Ina’s Lemon & Zucchini Pasta, my first time cooking with the little flavor bombs. First up, what an excellent life hack!…
Ina’s Berry Crumble
After enjoying a homemade berry crumble in Ireland, I was extra inspired after seeing cranberries in the store this week, I knew this berry crumble recipe of Ina’s just had to be tried. I didn’t follow Ina’s recipe exactly since I needed a smaller serving size and after reading many reviews that they were too…
Ina’s Superbowl Snacks
It’s a veritable head to head of which of Ina’s snacks might be best for game day! While I won’t be watching in Switzerland, I will be dishing out nibbles just the same. Here are a few of my favorites that are sure to be a big win on game day!c Spinach Artichoke Dip– Everyone’s…
Ina’s Dark Chocolate Tart
If you need an easy, but SUPER indulgent chocolate tart- this is your recipe. Ina claims it’s one of the richest chocolate desserts in her repetoire and I’d have to agree. It is super simple to whip up with pantry ingredients and is easily served without refrigeration and cuts beautifully for a fast, chocolately win….
Ina’s Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
It is getting legit cold here in Switzerland, which calls for fall soup weather! With butternut squash self-service stalls all over the area, souping it only seemed like the right thing to do. The recipe was nice and had an interesting kick with apple juice, but I much prefer Ina’s Winter Squash soup which is…
Ina’s Oven Risotto
Somehow I’ve been cooking and baking up a storm for the better part of 41 years and have NEVER made a risotto! The time was now and naturally, I’d be commencing this lesson with Ina’s recipe which brilliantly you chuck in the oven rather than stirring for ages. The recipe was a simple success and…
Ina’s Osso Buco
Looking for an impressive but fairly simple recipe for a special dinner, I turned to my girl, Ina. As if my head could swivel in another direction, but with Ina all over every media medium promoting her new book, she seemed particularly essential. I went for her Osso Buco which I made the night before…